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Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point, another beginner/medium right-hander, is 23km north of Arugam Bay.
It's a lovely, isolated spot and its fine sandy beach is little visited. The surf season is late
April to September.
Green House, another point further north, is a 15-minute walk along the beach. Three-
wheelers charge Rs 2000 return from Arugam Bay.
There are a couple of good places to stay.
Hilltop Beach Cabanas
CABANA
( 077 374 1466;
http://hilltopcabanas.com
;cabanas Rs 1500-4000)
Gorgeous place that gets rave reviews thanks to the kindness and cooking (most meals Rs
300 to 550) of owner Dilani. Of the cabanas, the one on stilts is best, with million-dollar
views shining through seashell garlands. Rooms have minimal solar-powered electricity
(lights only), and bathrooms are outside under the trees.
They have a dongle for internet use which guests can borrow.
Lighthouse
CABANA
( 075 283 5544;
www.arugambaybeachhut.com/lighthouse
;
cabanas Rs 2000-4000)
New in 2012, these eight rustic cabanas sit easy in their rural surrounds right by the break.
Kanthan, the owner, worked at Beach Hut in Arugam Bay for years, and is well versed to
travellers' needs, preparing great local food (meals from Rs 250). It's solar powered, and
there are often yoga classes during the main season.
South of Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay to Panama
Kilometres of untouched sandy beaches stretch south of Arugam Bay. Close-by surf
points, reached via the coast road, include
Crocodile Rock
(Rs 500 return by three-wheel-
er),
Elephant Rock
(Rs 800) and
Peanut Farm
(around Rs 1000). The road to Panama
